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Summary

The name 'Lady' has Old English roots, originating from the term 'hlæfdige' which signifies a woman of high social status. It has evolved through history to maintain its association with nobility and respect. The term conveys traits of honor and dignity, although its modern perception can vary. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.

The name Lady is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lady has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lady' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1413th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2154th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3778th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5252nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6841st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6970th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5531st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lady' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.